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Authentic Bahamian Peas and Rice
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Authentic Bahamian Peas and Rice

15 ingredients 10 min + 45 min 8 servings openrecipes
Authentic Bahamian Peas and Rice

"This is an authentic version of Bahamian peas and rice, I am a native of the Bahamas and this is how it was taught to me, hope you enjoy it. Serve with any prepared meat."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1250
Calories
67g
Protein
74g
Fat
78g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 15 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Beef 100g cooked 250
Pork 100g cooked 242
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bacon 1 slice cooked (8g) 43
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Pigeon Pea not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0
Sauce not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 8 ounces cubed cooked ham
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 2 slices bacon - cooked and crumbled (optional)
  • 8 ounces corned beef, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pigeon peas, drained
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (10 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon browning sauce
  • 3 cups uncooked brown rice

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